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Hydrological Response and Complex Impact Pathways of the 2015/2016 El Niño in Eastern and Southern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
AbstractThe 2015/2016 El Niño has been classified as one of the three most severe on record. El Niñoteleconnections are commonly associated with droughts in southern Africa and high precipitation ineastern Africa. Despite ...
On Local Linear Regression Estimation of Finite Population Totals in Model Based Surveys
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In this paper, nonparametric regression is employed which provides an estimation of unknown finite population totals. A robust estimator of finite population totals in model based inference is constructed using the procedure ...
Optimizing yield and economic returns of rain-fed potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) through water conservation under potato-legume intercropping systems
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Even though potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)-based intercropping systems are widely practised in developing countries, only a few studies have focused on legumes as the companion intercrops. This study was conducted to assess ...
Nitrogen and phosphorous uptake by potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and their use efficiency under potato-legume intercropping systems
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Competition for nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) under potato-based intercropping systems decreases the level of nutrients available for potato and subsequently influences nitrogen and phosphorous use efficiency. A field ...
Containment Studies of Transgenic Mosquitoes in Disease Endemic Countries: The Broad Concept of Facilities Readiness
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Genetic strategies for large scale pest or vector control using modified insects are not yet operational in Africa, and currently rely on import of the modified strains to begin preliminary, contained studies. Early ...
Essential oils of indigenous plants protect livestock from infestations of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and other tick species in herds grazing in natural pastures in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The effects of formulated essential oils of Tagetes minuta and Tithonia diversifolia on Rhipicephalus appendiculatus infesting livestock were evaluated in semi-field experiments. Forty-five zebu cattle naturally infested ...
IDIS Journal of International Studies and Diplomacy :Countering Terrorism in the 21st Century Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018-06)
Prediction of extended high viremia among newly HIV-1-infected persons in sub-Saharan Africa.
(PLoS, 2018-04-03)
OBJECTIVE:
Prompt identification of newly HIV-infected persons, particularly those who are most at risk of extended high viremia (EHV), allows important clinical and transmission prevention benefits. We sought to determine ...
Mycoplasma genitalium Infection in Kenyan and US Women.
(Wolters Kluwer, 2018-08)
Little is known about the natural history of Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) infection in women. We retrospectively tested archived vaginal fluid samples to assess MG prevalence, incidence, persistence, recurrence and antimicrobial ...
Reported willingness to participate in a hypothetical HIV vaccine trial and its translation to actual participation among healthy adults-Experience from Kenya.
(PLoS, 2018-11-02)
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate initial reported willingness to participate in a hypothetical HIV vaccine clinical trial and actual participation of volunteers in a longitudinal observational study.
METHODS:
We recruited HIV ...